Stop the reclassification of weekend-only degrees as distance learning

Stop the reclassification of weekend-only degrees as distance learning — 8 signatures. Status: rejected.

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Reverse the reclassification of weekend degrees as distance learning. Stop SFE clawing back 'overpayments' and reinstate the Childcare Grant immediately. Don't force 22,000 students to drop out by changing funding rules 3 years into our degrees.

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Changing rules mid-course is a breach of contract. I am a 3rd-year Construction Management student. Since 2023, I have been on campus every weekend. Calling this "distance learning" is factually wrong. By canceling my Childcare Grant and demanding "overpayments" back, the Government is forcing me into poverty. I have made life plans based on a signed agreement. Now, I face dropping out weeks before finishing. We need an immediate reversal to protect 22,000 students and their families.

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